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Proceeding in a tone of unrelieved misery, “Coldwater” is a punishing, predictable drama that’s almost rescued by strong acting and good intentions. Though sincere in its attempt to draw attention to the problems of for-profit boot camps (including a number of reported deaths), “Coldwater” is too unvaryingly grim to draw us in. Unfolding with hardly a moment of warmth or human connection, Mr. Grashaw’s cheerless first feature is, like Brad’s detention, simply to be endured. — Jeannette Catsoulis